The Canterbury Tales Characterization Chart
In this box,
write the
character
and the page
number
where
information is
found.
(Include the
name of the
character, if
given)
Knight
Squire
Yeoman
Use this box to
categorize each of the
pilgrims according to
their roles in 14thcentury English society:
 Church
 Trade or
Professional
(Common)
 Feudal System
(Court)
In this box, tell how Chaucer characterizes them, directly or indirectly? Use the
following as a guide to record his descriptions:
 possessions
 physical features
 personality traits
 clothing
 behavior
 attitude
Finally, what is the
author’s tone? Write
whether you think
Chaucer regards this
character with
admiration or criticism;
explain why you think
so.
The Canterbury Tales Characterization Chart
In this box,
write the
character
and the page
number
where
information is
found.
(Include the
name of the
character, if
given)
Prioress
(Nun)
Monk
Friar
Use this box to
categorize each of the
pilgrims according to
their roles in 14thcentury English society:
 Church
 Trade or
Professional
(Common)
 Feudal System
(Court)
In this box, tell how Chaucer characterizes them, directly or indirectly? Use the
following as a guide to record his descriptions:
 possessions
 physical features
 personality traits
 clothing
 behavior
 attitude
Finally, what is the
author’s tone? Write
whether you think
Chaucer regards this
character with
admiration or criticism;
explain why you think
so.
The Canterbury Tales Characterization Chart
In this box,
write the
character
and the page
number
where
information is
found.
(Include the
name of the
character, if
given)
Wife of
Bath
Parson
Plowman
Use this box to
categorize each of the
pilgrims according to
their roles in 14thcentury English society:
 Church
 Trade or
Professional
(Common)
 Feudal System
(Court)
In this box, tell how Chaucer characterizes them, directly or indirectly? Use the
following as a guide to record his descriptions:
 possessions
 physical features
 personality traits
 clothing
 behavior
 attitude
Finally, what is the
author’s tone? Write
whether you think
Chaucer regards this
character with
admiration or criticism;
explain why you think
so.
The Canterbury Tales Characterization Chart
In this box,
write the
character
and the page
number
where
information is
found.
(Include the
name of the
character, if
given)
Summoner
Pardoner
Host
Use this box to
categorize each of the
pilgrims according to
their roles in 14thcentury English society:
 Church
 Trade or
Professional
(Common)
 Feudal System
(Court)
In this box, tell how Chaucer characterizes them, directly or indirectly? Use the
following as a guide to record his descriptions:
 possessions
 physical features
 personality traits
 clothing
 behavior
 attitude
Finally, what is the
author’s tone? Write
whether you think
Chaucer regards this
character with
admiration or criticism;
explain why you think
so.